QUNEITRA, Syria, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Syrian jets bombarded Islamist rebels Thursday after the militants seized a border crossing between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
Members of al-Qaida's Syria wing, Al-Nusra Front, who with several militant groups took over the checkpoint Wednesday, said the rebels were "holding ground" despite heavy shelling. The checkpoint lies about 20 km (12 miles) west of the Syrian town Quneitra, which is under state control.